It is very unlikely that 3 D alkaline cells can supply enough wattage for even the most efficient LED to generate 1000 lumens. It would be closer to 500-600 lumens.

RushnRockt

Senior Member - 4K

posted: Jan. 25, 2014 @ 1:09a

TheXung said: It is very unlikely that 3 D alkaline cells can supply enough wattage for even the most efficient LED to generate 1000 lumens. It would be closer to 500-600 lumens. They just quote the actual LED's capability, not OTF lumens. Even at 500-600 lumens these batteries will get eaten up in no time. Lithium primaries in D-cell holders will last as long, if not more and with less weight.

skidmark

Senior Member - 2K

posted: Jan. 25, 2014 @ 8:44a

Isn't there a requirement to list ANSI lumens?

Mikegadget

New Member

posted: Jan. 25, 2014 @ 1:56p

This light has 3 LED's with a triple molded reflector.3 cree XP-G2 is what some of the more informed reviewers are saying.This is a nice light for the money.http://budgetlightforum.com/node/25706

fsu67 said: Just picked up my light from HD,Very bright! Going out fishing later tonight to test it out, But so far I like it and might pick up 3 more. Worked real well, Will pick up more tomorrow.

Slickone

Senior Member - 3K

posted: Jan. 27, 2014 @ 11:19a

Mikegadget said: This light has 3 LED's with a triple molded reflector.3 cree XP-G2 is what some of the more informed reviewers are saying.This is a nice light for the money.http://budgetlightforum.com/node/25706"I believe it is painted, not Anodized. All threads are poor to just passing. The plastic lens and reflector are fair to poor.As I say, great light for a novice or for the average person who wants a really bright light that will not last long on Alkaline batteries. Drawing 4 amps off Alkalines is like shooting yourself in the foot.I'm returning it to the store. I only got it to give you guys a look see."

Diggin

Dismembered Member

posted: Jan. 27, 2014 @ 11:37a

Slickone said: Mikegadget said: This light has 3 LED's with a triple molded reflector.3 cree XP-G2 is what some of the more informed reviewers are saying.This is a nice light for the money.http://budgetlightforum.com/node/25706"I believe it is painted, not Anodized. All threads are poor to just passing. The plastic lens and reflector are fair to poor.As I say, great light for a novice or for the average person who wants a really bright light that will not last long on Alkaline batteries. Drawing 4 amps off Alkalines is like shooting yourself in the foot.I'm returning it to the store. I only got it to give you guys a look see." A novice what?...flashlight operator?

Mikegadget

New Member

posted: Jan. 28, 2014 @ 9:30p

A novice in this context does not understand the new technology in these flashlights. The readers of that forum typically are modifying flashlights changing emitters, rewiring and making mechanical changes for better battery options. This is not like changing a light bulb. I will add that when this review was written the light was $30. How low does the price have to go to make it a hot deal ? For many this might outperform anything they have now for brightness and battery life.

Diggin

Dismembered Member

posted: Jan. 28, 2014 @ 10:00p

If you have small kids at home it won't matter what modifications you make to extend battery life. They will find them, leave them on and kill the batteries faster than you can spell LED.

Mikegadget

New Member

posted: Jan. 29, 2014 @ 9:30p

I will suggest that in your case any flashlight will suffer the same fate in your household. Therefore you should abandon any pursuit of performance in a device like this and go for the cheapest piece of dung you can find and be happy with the toy it becomes for them. This light could become a liability because they could use it as a weapon and blind you with it or worse blind themselves, their siblings or friends. To minimize your risk you should refrain from purchasing anything harmful that you cannot control from these mischievous hellions.

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